Repository corticotropin injection may be a safe and effective treatment option for severe noninfectious keratitis refractory to standard care therapies, according to an open-label phase 4 study.
“Keratitis is a painful inflammation of the cornea which, if left untreated, can lead to permanent damage. It is commonly treated with lubricants, corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, but alternative treatments are needed for patients who do not respond to standard of care therapies,” Joseph Grieco, PhD, said in presenting a poster at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and